S. Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. He’s the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group, which he launched in 1990. Chris helps senior leaders build and sustain purposeful, positive, productive work cultures. He is the author or co-author of seven books, including Amazon bestsellers Good Comes First (2021) with Mark Babbitt, The Culture Engine (2014), and Leading at a Higher Level (2008) with Ken Blanchard.
Website: http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/
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Today, the landscape has shifted. Employees of all generations demand and deserve workplaces where their aligned ideas, efforts, and contributions are respected and validated every day.
When employees experience respect and validation, they bring their best. They take the initiative, collaborate effortlessly, and go the extra mile for customers.
An uncompromising work culture is created and maintained through positive behaviors modeled and rewarded.
As a leader, it’s your job to nurture that environment by showing respect, providing validation, and giving your team the power to influence the workplace culture.
In essence, a servant purpose goes beyond profit, serving as your company’s more compelling reason for existence in the present moment.
Business leaders today face a number of challenges. They are navigating a competitive job market post-pandemic.
Good Comes First companies employ and promote leaders who are fully capable of embracing the servant purpose—and their people.
Do not leave the quality of your work culture to chance. Be intentional by embedding and living out your valued behaviors.
A healthy work culture does not happen by default; it happens by design.
Treat others with respect in every interaction. Don’t demean, discount, or dismiss others’ concerns or hopes.